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Mega Contrast Dynamic Contrast Ratio Marketing Name

The dynamic contrast ratio marketing name of this LCD screen is Mega Contrast, which is the most commonly found dynamic contrast ratio marketing name on comparable spec flatpanel monitors that came out more than two years ago.

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Samsung Has Good Reviews for Its LCD Screens

Samsung has good average ratings for its small monitors as well as across its entire LCD screen range.

LED Display Type

This LCD screen has an LED display type, which is the most frequently found display type on PC screens of this age and type.

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Has an Integrated Card Reader

The Samsung LS20C300 has an integrated card reader. Most of the other LCD screens that have been available for around the same time as the LS20C300 do not have an integrated card reader.

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1600 X 900 Graphics Resolution

The highest resolution of the LS20C300 is 1600 x 900. That's 13% more resolution than a 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) PC screen, which is the most common resolution. The best resolution of all comparable spec LCD screens that were released around the same time as the LS20C300 is 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080) and the worst is 640 x 350.

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Light

Across all the small monitors that have been on the market for more than two years the weights range from 2.9g to 19kg. With a weight of only 2.1 kilograms, the Samsung LS20C300 is one of the lighter comparable spec LCD screens that were released more than two years ago amongst similar spec PC monitors of this age.

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Only Mega Contrast Dynamic Contrast Ratio

This PC display has a Mega Contrast dynamic contrast ratio, which is typical of many PC monitors of a similar age and spec to it.

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Does Not Have a Built-In Speaker

Most PC screens of this type and age do not have a built-in speaker. The LS20C300 is no exception to this as it too does not have a built-in speaker.

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Not 3D Compatible

Most PC displays of a similar age and type to the LS20C300 are not 3D compatible. The Samsung LS20C300 is no exception to this as it too is not 3D compatible.

If you want a PC display that is 3D compatible then you might want to look at the Neovo C-17[plb_2287203_price], or the Samsung SMT-1934[plb_1414675_price].

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Does Not Have a Built-In Camera

Most LCD screens of a comparable age and type to the LS20C300 do not have a built-in camera. The LS20C300 is no exception to this as it too does not have a built-in camera.

We compared all the other PC screens which also have a built-in camera to this LCD screen and we think the Asus VK207[plb_1488454_price] which also has a higher rating is also worth considering.

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2 Other reasons to consider the Samsung LS20C300

Running Costs Are Average

The LS20C300 is typical compared to the other 264 flatpanel monitors of a similar type and age that we have assessed for running costs. Based on typical energy prices and usage levels, we estimate the LS20C300 will cost £34 over 5 years to run.

Released Over Two Years Ago

Samsung released the LS20C300 over two years ago.

Specification

Display

Screen Size

19.5"

Display Resolution

19.5"

Dynamic Contrast Ratio

Mega Contrast

Display Type

LED

Graphics Resolution

1600 x 900

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Display Colour Count

16.77M

Vertical Viewing Angle

160°

Horizontal Viewing Angle

170°

Typical Contrast Ratio

1000:1

Display Brightness

250 cd/m²

Response Time

5ms

Native Aspect Ratio

16:9

Supported Number of Colours Display

16.78 million colours

Dynamic Contrast Ratio Marketing Name

Mega Contrast

Ports & Interfaces

VGA (D-Sub) Port

1

DVI Port

1

Multimedia

Built-In Speaker

Yes

Built-In Camera

Yes

Built-In Microphone

Yes

Design

Case Colour

Black, Red

Performance

Integrated Card Reader

Yes

Mac Operating System

Yes

Windows Operating System

Yes

Thin Client

Thin Client Installed

Yes

Networking

Ethernet LAN Port

Yes

WiFi

Yes

Bluetooth

Yes

Ergonomics

Adjustable Height

Yes

Tilt Adjustment

Yes

LED Indicator

Yes

Power

Typical Power Consumption

20W

Standby Power Consumption

0.3W

Input Frequency

50/60

Input Voltage

100 - 240, 24

AC Input Frequency

50, 60, 50/60

AC Input Voltage

24, 100, 100-240, 240

Certificates

Certification

24, 100, 100-240, 240

Energy Star Certificate

Yes

Weight & Dimensions

Package Weight

3.7kg

Packaging Height

361mm

Packaging Depth

132mm

Packaging Width

537mm

Weight With Stand

2.4kg

Height With Stand

379.4mm

Depth With Stand

187mm

Width With Stand

476.2mm

Weight

2.1kg

Height

299.8mm

Depth

53mm

Width

476.2mm

Packaging Content

Bundled Software

Multi Screen S/W

Cable Included

VGA

Manual Included

Yes

AC Adapter Included

Yes

User Guide On CD-ROM

Yes

Running Cost

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Electricity cost when switched on

£32.05

Electricity cost when on standby

£1.83

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Total running cost over 5 years

£33.88

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0.17T

Running this PC monitor over 5 years will generate 0.17 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).

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To offset that much CO2 you would need to plant 5 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.